Capability Planning Manager

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPost Context%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThe Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV) comprises two Divisions—Requirements and Capabilities. The Directorate supports SACT in his Capabilities Requirement Authority (CRA) role. It is responsible for a holistic through lifecycle Capability Development approach that infuses innovation and transformative efforts that are an integral part of the Warfare Development. This includes responsibilities for elicitation, development, capture and collection, quality review, traceability and visibility of capability requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThe Requirements Division executes requirements management for NATO capabilities. It develops capability requirements, provides traceability and quality assurance of capability requirements, performs gap analysis and supports interoperability and implementation options across the DOTMLPFI spectrum.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThe Office of the Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control integrated Capability Management Office (Nuclear C3) is leading the restoration and modernization of NATO’s nuclear deterrence posture and capabilities. As a central entity, the Nuclear C3 is supporting the delivery of NATO’s nuclear capability effectively within defined time, cost and scope. It leads capability delivery planning for nuclear-related programming, coordinates and integrates the implementation of approved projects and orchestrates communication and collaboration among Host Nations, Territorial Host Nations and stakeholders within the community of interest.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThe Capability Planning section is leading the nuclear-related programming efforts leading up to the approval of the Capability Programme Plans (CPPs) by governance at Gate 2 in accordance with the Common Funded Capability Delivery Governance Model (CFCDGM). The section is also responsible for the requirements and security management of the programme throughout its lifecycle.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EWithin the office of the Nuclear C3, the incumbent%27s main responsibility is to act as the Capability Planning Manager for the Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control modernization Programme.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrincipal Duties%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports the Capability Planning Section Head in aligning and maintaining oversight of all ongoing work strands contributing to Capability Program Plan (CPP) development.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EAssists in defining and developing programmatic scope, timeline, risks and cost throughout the programme’s lifecycle.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports analytical studies and investigations to influence further development of the NC3 capability across DOTMLPFI in close coordination with the end users.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports the development of NC3 capability architecture in close coordination with relevant NATO strategies, policies and directives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EFacilitates the organization of workshops with Territorial Host Nations, Agencies and end users across the alliance to ensure alignment on the NC3 vision and coherence in the CPP development.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports with the identification, analysis and management of dependencies related to the program and facilitation of the integration of legacy nuclear programmes into the NC3 portfolio.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ERepresents ACT, as directed by the Section Head, on appropriate NC3 related committees, task force, panels and working groups and define coordinated content for ACT participation in current and future NATO initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EBuilds and maintains strong relationships, communicating program progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports the outreach efforts of the office of the Nuclear C3 by providing expertise and advice to all relevant NATO stakeholders (e.g. industry, academia, science and technology, NHQ IS entities and NATO bodies).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupports the Strategic Communication efforts of the office of the Nuclear C3 and provide advice and recommendations to the NC3 leadership as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Qualifications / Experience:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;University Degree%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3Ein managerment information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, project management or related discipline , or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3Ein that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E3 years’ experience in defence capability development of complex system acquisition and/or development for a large military organization or major private company supporting military of government organizations.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E1 year’ experience in Programme development including requirements specification, integration, planning, financial, budget, and execution responsibilities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E1 year’ related professional experience which encompasses programmatic team leadership/management in a large military organization or major private company supporting military of government organizations.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EProven record of achievement in positions of similar scope and responsibility%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELanguage:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EEnglish - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesirable Qualifications / Experience:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EExperience with Nuclear Consultation, Command and Control.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EKnowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACT, ACO and NATO Agencies.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EDemonstrable a comprehensive understanding of the NATO’s Common Funded Capability Delivery Model.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EKnowledge and experience from problem definition and analysis using Industry best practices.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EExperience in capability architecture at the enterprise level.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EAn understanding of the organization of NATO%27s nuclear policy, associated nuclear capabilities, and the political consultation process.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAttributes/Competencies:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cu%3EPersonal Attributes:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThe incumbent must exercise sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, discretion, and the capacity to make informed and timely decisions that consider the potential impact on ACT%27s objectives and reputation. The candidate should exhibit diplomacy and tact, especially when dealing with diverse stakeholders, recognizing the sensitivities of international and intergovernmental relations. This post requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach that allows for the identification and resolution of complex issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cu%3EProfessional Contacts:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EThis post will be required to interface with staff at all levels of NATO and Nations, representing the Branch at meetings, inspections and conferences, presenting to those groups if necessary. These contacts will be both formal and informal. This post will be required to interface with others at all levels and to actively participate in identifying solutions and proposals, but will not normally be expected to commit the organization without consultation and agreement with the Programme Director or Branch head.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cu%3EContribution To Objectives:%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe mission of the Capability Management Office is to successfully deliver the modernization of NATO nuclear consultation, command and control and to orchestrate the delivery of NC3 as a service to all stakeholders. The work contributes directly to the highest level objectives of NATO and DDA, WDA and NDPP.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity Clearance%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22 lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3ESecurity COSMIC TOP SECRET Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContract%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-bottom:8.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EThis position is linked to a specific NATO project and is for a limited duration of 3 (three) years only.%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin-bottom:8.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3EServing NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ENewly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENotes for Candidates%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.act.nato.int/career-opportunities%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EHQ SACT web site%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates.%26nbsp; However, candidates should particularly note:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EPlease answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EParticular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThe candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade G11%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3Ewill be considered with priority.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3ENATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;%22%3ENATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan lang=%22EN-GB%22%3EThis vacancy will close on 24 August 2026 @ 17:59hrs (EDT)/11:59hrs (CEST).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:red;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: United States of America-Norfolk
NATO Body: Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT)
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 25-Aug-2026, 12:59:00 AM
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,785.01, US Dollar (USD), Monthly
Grade: NATO Grade G11